Bill · H.R. 7515· House(119-HR-7515)
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure.
- Introduced
- 2/11/2026
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Marilyn Strickland
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. The transfer includes all right, title, and interest held by the United States in the specified items. This conveyance must happen within 90 days of the bill's enactment and is to be provided for no consideration. The Secretary is required to finalize a map and legal description of the infrastructure as soon as practicable. The infrastructure includes various ponds, dams, springs, and wells as detailed in the text.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+9
The bill directly transfers title and interest of significant infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe for no consideration.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8
The bill transfers ownership of hatchery infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe at no cost.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The transfer of assets to the tribe can support tribal community resources.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Transfer of Property to the Nisqually Indian Tribe: The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in the covered infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe (Section 1(a)). This provides the tribe with ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure.
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No Financial Burden for Acquisition: The conveyance of the infrastructure is required to be for no consideration (Section 1(b)(2)). This means the Nisqually Indian Tribe can receive the property without a required payment to the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Existing Rights: The conveyance of the infrastructure is subject to valid existing rights (Section 1(b)(1)). This could mean that other parties may still hold certain rights related to the property.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+9Good For Low Income Households+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+8
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5
- 4/29/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 4/22/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 2/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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